Chapter 255 - An Unexpected Death (2) (1/2)

The explosives made a huge explosion. When I opened my eyes I saw the wall had crumbled down and the debris littered everywhere. There was now a way out of the palace.

”Come men, let's go.” Jack waved to his men.

I also got up from where I was hiding when I saw arrows flying towards us.

”Arrows!” I yelled.

Just then I didn't realize that an arrow was heading towards me.

”ALICIA!” Jack yelled.

I looked at the flying arrows towards me with wide eyes. It was like time was in slow motion; I could not move an inch.

'Will I really die here?' I thought with regret. 'I still want to live. I still want to see you. Leon.'

If only I could use my magic right now, all would be fine. But this side of the palace grounds is still near the palace made of janetite. I also left the magic crystal to my mother if ever there would be an emergency on their way out to escape.

I heard Jack screaming and I see him running towards me, but he was at a distance that won't reach me on time. I closed my eyes bracing myself for the arrows to hit me.

*Swish swish twong*

The sounds of flying arrows were heard around me. I heard them landing on the ground and some of it had grazed my arms and legs. I felt a tinge of pain but that was all. I was surprised that none of the arrows have hit my body directly.

”Ahhh..” I heard a low cry right in front of me.

'Someone blocked the arrows in front of me.' My heart was thumping so hard. I was afraid to see who used their body to shield me from the onslaught of arrows.

I slowly opened my eyes to see a woman wearing a very beautiful gown in front of me. Her back was facing me and I could see the arrows lunged on her body.

'This dress is…' I remembered who was wearing this dress just a while ago.

Inside the ball room, all of the female guests were wearing such beautiful gowns and the men were wearing stunning tuxedos. I will never forget who was wearing such a beautiful dress.

”Elizabeth?” I was shocked that she was the one right in front of me.

”A…Alicia…” Elizabeth looked back towards me. ”T-That's good…you are…safe.” Elizabeth struggled to let out her words. I can see a trickle of blood from the side of her mouth. Elizabeth then lost her balance and was about to fall on the ground.

”Elizabeth!” I screamed her name and ran towards her.

Fortunately I was able to catch her before she fell down on the ground. I wrapped her body around my arms.

”Elizabeth, Elizabeth…” I was frantically calling out her name. I can feel tears running down my eyes.

”W-Why are you crying for me?” Elizabeth opened her eyes and looked up at me. ”I always did bad things to you in the past and yet… here you are shedding tears for me.”

I can see that she wasn't looking good. Three arrows are lounged in her body. Her beautiful pink dress is now stained with her blood.

”D-Don't talk…*hic*… conserve your energy.” I told her while sobbing. ”W-Why did you do such a thing? Why did you save me?”

I was really not expecting for her to save me. Of all people that resent me, I know she is number one.

”I-It's just... my body moved on its own.” Elizabeth said with a weak voice. ”W-When I saw you running and was being chased…I-I thought that you were in trouble. The l-last time we talked…I-I thought of many things.” Elizabeth said. ”I-I would like to know you more as….as a sister. I have many things to atone.”